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FoxP in bees: A comparative study on the developmental and adult expression pattern in three bee species considering isoforms and circuitry.
The Journal of comparative neurology - 15 Jun 2018
Schatton Adriana, Mendoza Ezequiel, Grube Kathrin, Scharff Constance
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the transcription factors FOXP1, FOXP2, and FOXP4 affect human cognition, including language. The FoxP gene locus is evolutionarily ancient and highly conserved in its DNA-binding domain. In Drosophila melanogaster FoxP has been implicated in courtship behavior, decision making, and specific types of motor-learning. Because honeybees (Apis mellifera, Am) excel at navigation and symbolic dance...
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